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Commission approves Brownfield amendment for 48‑unit Plymouth Flats with 20% affordable units
Summary
The city approved a Brownfield plan amendment for Plymouth Flats, a three‑building, 48‑unit development at 1225 Plymouth Ave. NE that commits about 20% of units at 90% AMI (staff cited rents of about $1,610 one‑bed/$1,900 two‑bed at that level).
The Grand Rapids commission approved a Brownfield plan amendment on May 12 for Plymouth Flats, a three‑building residential development proposed behind the fire station at Plymouth and Leonard.
Staff described the project as 48 units with a commitment that 20% will be affordable at 90% of area median income. During discussion staff reiterated how 90% AMI rent commitments translate into the developer’s proposed monthly rents: staff cited $1,610 for a one‑bedroom and $1,900 for a two‑bedroom at the 90% AMI affordability target. Commissioners asked clarifying questions about how AMI relates to household income and how rents were calculated; staff confirmed the rents are the units’ affordability commitments if a household is at 90% AMI.
Commissioners noted the site’s access to transit and proximity to neighborhood amenities, and several voiced support for the mix of housing types and the developer’s community outreach. The resolution carried when the chair called the vote.
What’s next: With the Brownfield amendment approved, staff said the developer will proceed with final approvals and construction planning; commissioners asked staff to continue community engagement as design and construction details firm up.
